This pv magazine Webinar will explore the critical importance of engineering resilience from the outset of renewable energy projects. The session will open by debunking five common myths in the industry—ranging from misconceptions about hail risk and insurance autonomy to assumptions about solar standards and project viability.

FM experts, Mike Perron, renewable energy market lead, and Riaz Thanduparakkal, senior underwriter renewable energy at FM, will use real-world data and case studies to show how resilience is not just a design choice but a strategic imperative. The presentation will highlight how FM’s engineering-led approach, proprietary research, and rigorous testing protocols help clients navigate evolving risks and build future-proof assets.

Attendees will be introduced to FM’s publicly available tools, including hail maps and battery spacing guidelines, which offer immediate value in project planning and risk mitigation. The webinar will also emphasize FM’s consultative role, guiding clients from design through operation to ensure projects are not only built on time, but built to last.

By combining technical depth with strategic foresight, the session aims to shift the conversation from reactive risk management to proactive resilience engineering.

pv magazine Webinar content:

• How collaboration with insurers like FM enhance project resilience and long-term viability.
• How FM’s investment in proprietary research, real-world testing, and data analysis accelerates standards development and supports smarter design decisions.
• Showcase FM’s publicly available resources — such as hail maps and engineering guidance documents — that can be immediately applied to improve site selection, layout, and risk exposure .
• Gain insight into FM’s testing protocols for hail resilience, which go beyond industry norms by “testing to failure” to ensure real-world durability.
• Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. Ryan Kennedy, editor at pv magazine USA, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Mike Perron, renewable energy market lead, FM

Riaz Thanduparakkal, senior underwriter renewable energy, FM

Moderators

Ryan Kennedy | Editor, pv magazine USA